L.A.'s comedy scene is in a golden era. Netflix Is a Joke proves it

The weeklong Netflix Is a Joke Festival brings production work and economic benefits to L.A. while cementing the city's reputation as a comedy capital.
Los Angeles Times

After a clap-back, the Mermaid Comedy Hour has redefined the L.A. comedy scene

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Created in 2015 after a Houston comedy festival was criticized for having too few female comics, the Mermaid ...
Billy Penn

Your guide to Philly’s comedy scene

Philly is funny – literally. We put together a list of ways you can get involved in the city’s comedy scene, focusing on some hidden gems ...
Korea JoongAng Daily

In comedy ‘Wild Sing,’ it's make-or-break dance for 40-something K-pop idol hopefuls

Is 40 too old to start over — as a K-pop star? Three singers trying to re-enter the youth-dominated idol scene two decades ...

Rohit Shetty revisits iconic 'Golmaal: Fun Unlimited' scene with Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi; says fans will relive happy days soon

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty delighted fans by recreating a hilarious scene from the original 'Golmaal: Fun Unlimited'. The ...
Shortlist

The BIG London Comedy Guide: The best venues to see the world’s funniest comedians

Opened in 1991 by comedian Malcolm Hardee, Up the Creek is one of London’s longest-running comedy clubs and still one of its ...